The Best Of English

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Programme Catalogue - Details: 02 March 1988

19900920

First broadcast on 1988-03-02

Producer: E.

TAYLOR

Previous in series: 24 February 1988

Description

6/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with

Subject Categories

comedy programmes (genre)

Broadcast history

02 Mar 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2)

20 Sep 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

17 Jun 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

Contributors

Michael Pointon

James Gordon (ann)

Arthur English (ent)

Edward Taylor (Producer)

Recorded on 1987-06-12.

Programme Catalogue - Details: 10 January 1988

19900830

First broadcast on 1988-01-10

Producer: E.

TAYLOR

Next in series: 27 January 1988

Broadcast history

10 Jan 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2)

30 Aug 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

27 May 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

Recorded on 1987-06-08.

Programme Catalogue - Details: 17 February 1988

19900906

First broadcast on 1988-02-17

Producer: E.

TAYLOR

Next in series: 24 February 1988

Previous in series: 2

Description

4/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with

Subject Categories

comedy programmes (genre)

Broadcast history

17 Feb 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2)

06 Sep 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

03 Jun 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

Contributors

Michael Pointon

James Gordon (ann)

Arthur English (ent)

Edward Taylor (Producer)

Recorded on 1987-06-12.

Programme Catalogue - Details: 2

19900823

First broadcast on 1988-02-03

Producer: E.

TAYLOR

Next in series: 17 February 1988

Previous in series: 27 January 1988

Description

2/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with Michael POINTON in front of a studio audience.

This week """"Misfortunes of War""

Subject Categories

comedy programmes (genre)

Broadcast history

03 Feb 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2)

23 Aug 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

20 May 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

Contributors

Michael Pointon

Charles Nove (ann)

Arthur English (ent)

Edward Taylor (Producer)

Recorded on 1987-06-08.

Programme Catalogue - Details: 24 February 1988

19900913

First broadcast on 1988-02-24

Producer: E.

TAYLOR

Next in series: 02 March 1988

Previous in series: 17 February 1988

Description

5/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with

Subject Categories

comedy programmes (genre)

Broadcast history

24 Feb 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2)

13 Sep 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

10 Jun 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

Contributors

Michael Pointon

James Gordon (ann)

Arthur English (ent)

Edward Taylor (Producer)

Recorded on 1987-06-12.

Programme Catalogue - Details: 27 January 1988

19900816

First broadcast on 1988-01-27

Producer: E.

TAYLOR

Next in series: 2

Previous in series: 10 January 1988

Description

1/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with

Subject Categories

comedy programmes (genre)

Broadcast history

27 Jan 1988 22:05-22:15 (RADIO 2)

16 Aug 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

13 May 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2)

Contributors

Michael Pointon

Charles Nove (ann)

Arthur English (ent)

Edward Taylor (Producer)

Recorded on 1987-06-08.

It Started In Aldershot

19880127

20190519 (BBC7)
20190520 (BBC7)

Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces about his career in show business with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Best remembered as Mr Harman BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English recalls the early days of his career as a stand-up comic.

Producer: Edward Tayior

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1988.

Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. From 1988.

Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Misfortunes Of War

19880203

20190526 (BBC7)
20190527 (BBC7)

Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his life in the Second World War including D-Day.

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

Comedian and actor Arthur English recalls events serving in the Second World War.

Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Producer: Edward Tayior

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

Birth Of A Spiv

19880210

20190602 (BBC7)
20190603 (BBC7)

Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his beginnings as a stage comedian playing a stereotypical wartime "spiv".

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

Arthur English recalls highlights from a life in entertainment. Hosted by Michael Pointon.

Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Tilting At The Windmill

19880217

20190609 (BBC7)
20190610 (BBC7)

A lucky break from painting and decorating to performing as a comic at London’s risqué Windmill Theatre in Piccadilly.

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, comedian and actor, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

The actor Arthur English remembers his time as a top comic at London's Windmill Theatre.

Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

The actor and comedian Arthur English talks to Michael Pointon about his career. He tells him how he got a lucky break from his painting and decorating job to perform as a comic at the risqué Windmill Theatre in London's Piccadilly.

Producer Edward Taylor

First broadcast on Radio Two in February 1988.

The Wonders Of Wireless

19880224

20190616 (BBC7)
20190617 (BBC7)

Comedian and actor Arthur English recalls his invitation to entertain factory workers for Workers' Playtime on the BBC Home Service.

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

Actor Arthur English remembers playing to the audience of Workers' Playtime.

Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Onwards And Upwards

19880302

20190623 (BBC7)
20190624 (BBC7)

The actor and comedian Arthur English talks to Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his life and career.

Talking about ghosts, plus his TV and film roles, Arthur concludes with a revival of a stand up character from his past.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

Arthur English recalls ghosts and his film and TV work. With Michael Pointon.

Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Comedian and actor Arthur English talks ghosts, TV and film roles and he concludes with a revival of a stand up character from his past.

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
	Programme Catalogue - Details: 02 March 1988	19900920		First broadcast on 1988-03-02 Producer: E. TAYLOR Previous in series: 24 February 1988 Description 6/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with Subject Categories comedy programmes (genre) Broadcast history 02 Mar 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2) 20 Sep 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) 17 Jun 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) Contributors Michael Pointon James Gordon (ann) Arthur English (ent) Edward Taylor (Producer) Recorded on 1987-06-12.
	Programme Catalogue - Details: 10 January 1988	19900830		First broadcast on 1988-01-10 Producer: E. TAYLOR Next in series: 27 January 1988 Broadcast history 10 Jan 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2) 30 Aug 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) 27 May 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) Recorded on 1987-06-08.
	Programme Catalogue - Details: 17 February 1988	19900906		First broadcast on 1988-02-17 Producer: E. TAYLOR Next in series: 24 February 1988 Previous in series: 2 Description 4/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with Subject Categories comedy programmes (genre) Broadcast history 17 Feb 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2) 06 Sep 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) 03 Jun 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) Contributors Michael Pointon James Gordon (ann) Arthur English (ent) Edward Taylor (Producer) Recorded on 1987-06-12.
	Programme Catalogue - Details: 2	19900823		First broadcast on 1988-02-03 Producer: E. TAYLOR Next in series: 17 February 1988 Previous in series: 27 January 1988 Description 2/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with Michael POINTON in front of a studio audience. This week """"Misfortunes of War"" Subject Categories comedy programmes (genre) Broadcast history 03 Feb 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2) 23 Aug 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) 20 May 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) Contributors Michael Pointon Charles Nove (ann) Arthur English (ent) Edward Taylor (Producer) Recorded on 1987-06-08.
	Programme Catalogue - Details: 24 February 1988	19900913		First broadcast on 1988-02-24 Producer: E. TAYLOR Next in series: 02 March 1988 Previous in series: 17 February 1988 Description 5/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with Subject Categories comedy programmes (genre) Broadcast history 24 Feb 1988 22:02-22:15 (RADIO 2) 13 Sep 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) 10 Jun 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) Contributors Michael Pointon James Gordon (ann) Arthur English (ent) Edward Taylor (Producer) Recorded on 1987-06-12.
	Programme Catalogue - Details: 27 January 1988	19900816		First broadcast on 1988-01-27 Producer: E. TAYLOR Next in series: 2 Previous in series: 10 January 1988 Description 1/6 of series in which comedian and actor Arthur ENGLISH reminisces with Subject Categories comedy programmes (genre) Broadcast history 27 Jan 1988 22:05-22:15 (RADIO 2) 16 Aug 1990 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) 13 May 1992 21:45-22:00 (RADIO 2) Contributors Michael Pointon Charles Nove (ann) Arthur English (ent) Edward Taylor (Producer) Recorded on 1987-06-08.
01	It Started In Aldershot	19880127	20190519 (BBC7) 20190520 (BBC7)	Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces about his career in show business with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. Best remembered as Mr Harman BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English recalls the early days of his career as a stand-up comic. Producer: Edward Tayior First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1988. Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. From 1988. Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.
02	Misfortunes Of War	19880203	20190526 (BBC7) 20190527 (BBC7)	Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his life in the Second World War including D-Day. Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988. Comedian and actor Arthur English recalls events serving in the Second World War. Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. Producer: Edward Tayior First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.
03	Birth Of A Spiv	19880210	20190602 (BBC7) 20190603 (BBC7)	Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his beginnings as a stage comedian playing a stereotypical wartime "spiv". Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988. Arthur English recalls highlights from a life in entertainment. Hosted by Michael Pointon. Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.
04	Tilting At The Windmill	19880217	20190609 (BBC7) 20190610 (BBC7)	A lucky break from painting and decorating to performing as a comic at London’s risqué Windmill Theatre in Piccadilly. Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, comedian and actor, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988. The actor Arthur English remembers his time as a top comic at London's Windmill Theatre. Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. The actor and comedian Arthur English talks to Michael Pointon about his career. He tells him how he got a lucky break from his painting and decorating job to perform as a comic at the risqué Windmill Theatre in London's Piccadilly. Producer Edward Taylor First broadcast on Radio Two in February 1988.
05	The Wonders Of Wireless	19880224	20190616 (BBC7) 20190617 (BBC7)	Comedian and actor Arthur English recalls his invitation to entertain factory workers for Workers' Playtime on the BBC Home Service. Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988. Actor Arthur English remembers playing to the audience of Workers' Playtime. Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.
06	Onwards And Upwards	19880302	20190623 (BBC7) 20190624 (BBC7)	The actor and comedian Arthur English talks to Michael Pointon and a studio audience about his life and career. Talking about ghosts, plus his TV and film roles, Arthur concludes with a revival of a stand up character from his past. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988. Arthur English recalls ghosts and his film and TV work. With Michael Pointon. Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. Comedian and actor Arthur English talks ghosts, TV and film roles and he concludes with a revival of a stand up character from his past. Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.